Common charging cable for electronic devices.

[ProfJohnL]

I am more than capable of changing most connection types, and my comment wasn't an admission of incapability it's just the hassle.

 

[Tux]

Quite a while back the EU decided that a common charging cable design was required from December 2024. This was to reduce electrical waste. Britain decided at the time not to follow suit but is now going into a consultation mode.

Isn’t this closing the stable door when the horse has bolted as three devices bought since June have either included a USB-C cable, or required us to provide one. I dare say there’s existing stock that will have older type charging cables but it’s clear that the majority in future will be USB-C. I like the USB-C as just like Apple connectors it can be inserted any way and even in semi gloom it’s easy to insert it.

Time to wake up and smell the coffee methinks.

Oh how my heart sinks when I buy something and discover it has a micro USB connection.